I started covering Afghanistan in 2004. Ever since, I’ve seen the U.S. war effort in all its complications. I’m still trying ... moreI started covering Afghanistan in 2004. Ever since, I’ve seen the U.S. war effort in all its complications. I’m still trying to figure out if it was worth the sacrifices and costs.

A new report from Amnesty International raises a question that is rarely asked in discussions of the devastating consequences... moreA new report from Amnesty International raises a question that is rarely asked in discussions of the devastating consequences of armed conflict: do weapons supplying firms bear responsibility for how their products are used? The Amnesty analysis answers ...

Responding to the news that the UN Secretary General, António Guterres, has decided to establish a “board of inquiry” to inve... moreResponding to the news that the UN Secretary General, António Guterres, has decided to establish a “board of inquiry” to investigate attacks that took place during the offensive on Idlib, including those that have damaged or destroyed hospitals, Sherine T...

In the 17 years since our conflict in Afghanistan began, hundreds of thousands of civilians have also been killed or displace... moreIn the 17 years since our conflict in Afghanistan began, hundreds of thousands of civilians have also been killed or displaced, and thousands of U.S. and coalition troops have been killed or wounded. The dying has not ended in Iraq or Afghanistan.

A UN-brokered ceasefire to protect the port of Hodeidah appears to be holding, while the United Arab Emirates are withdrawing... moreA UN-brokered ceasefire to protect the port of Hodeidah appears to be holding, while the United Arab Emirates are withdrawing, having achieved their objectives, says Patrick Cockburn. Also, US Congressional effort to stop US support for the war is having ...

Operated by OMAR, (Organization for Mine Clearance and Afghan Rehabilitation), a group dedicated to the never-ending and ofte... moreOperated by OMAR, (Organization for Mine Clearance and Afghan Rehabilitation), a group dedicated to the never-ending and often dangerous work of mine-clearance and disposal, the war museum houses ordnance and land mines used in Afghanistan during four dec...

Bazzi has written extensively on the war in Yemen and the Trump administration circumventing Congress on arms to Saudi Arabia... moreBazzi has written extensively on the war in Yemen and the Trump administration circumventing Congress on arms to Saudi Arabia while civilians are being targeted -and recently said: "the Trump administration stated it plans to circumvent Congress to sell ...

Reporters at U.S. media outlets strongly believed that civilian harm should be a central component of war coverage. Yet, civi... moreReporters at U.S. media outlets strongly believed that civilian harm should be a central component of war coverage. Yet, civilian casualties from U.S. airstrikes have been patchily covered during the war against so-called Islamic State in Syria and Iraq. ...

Last week, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard shot down a U.S. surveillance drone. The U.S. military was prepared to retaliat... moreLast week, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard shot down a U.S. surveillance drone. The U.S. military was prepared to retaliate, but President Trump canceled the operation because he “didn’t think it was [a] proportionate [response].” The larger, more imp...